JMEC calls on IGAD leaders for ‘resolute determination’ in driving success of Revitalisation.
PRESS RELEASE
(For Immediate Publication)
17th December 2017, Juba, South Sudan
JMEC Chairman, H.E. Festus Mogae, has appealed to IGAD leaders to remain united under one voice and to encourage the South Sudanese leadership to seize this opportunity to restore the Peace Agreement to centre stage.
Speaking during the 59th Extra-ordinary session of the IGAD Council of Ministers in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on Sunday, the Chairman said, “I appeal to IGAD to be resolute, without fear or favour, in their determination to ensure the success of the revitalisation forum. This is a huge opportunity that cannot be wasted or squandered”.
The chairman reiterated that the region must approach the revitalization with strength of purpose. “Collectively, it is critical that the IGAD Heads of State and Governments prevail over the South Sudanese leadership to rethink the current trajectory of the country and take the necessary steps to restore peace and inclusive governance” He added.
The Chairman called upon all the South Sudanese participants at the High Level Revitalisation Forum to remain focused on the desperate plight of the people of South Sudan. President Mogae said, “For them, we must stop the fighting, end the violence, deal with criminality, prevent sexual and human rights abuses, reduce human suffering and address the economic crisis.
“I reiterate my call to all South Sudanese stakeholders that, as they come to the table in search of a sustainable political solution, they must renounce violence and demonstrate the political will to compromise and accommodate one another”.
He added that progress of any sort is only possible within a peaceful and secure environment. “It is simply not possible to overstate the fundamental necessity for an immediate cessation of all hostilities. Without that, we stand no chance of stemming the tide of displacement, enabling unhindered delivery of aid to those in need or contemplating the return of IDPs and refugees to their homes”, he said.
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Closing Remarks by JMEC Deputy Chairperson Amb. Lt. Gen. Augostino S.K Njoroge, at the Civil Society Orientation & Advocacy Training Workshop on ARCSS Panorama Hotel Juba, South Sudan, December 8th 2017
CLOSING REMARKS, JMEC DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON AMB. GEN. AUGOSTINO NJOROGE, DELIVERED AT THE CIVIL SOCIETY AT THE CIVIL SOCIETY ORIENTATION & ADVOCACY TRAINING TRAINING WORKSHOP ON THE ARCSS, PANORAMA HOTEL, JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN, DECEMBER 8th 2017
The Representative of the UNDP,
Representatives of the South Sudan Civil Society
Dear Participants,
Ladies and Gentlemen;
Good afternoon!
Let me start by congratulating all of you participants for attending this three-day Civil Society advocacy training workshop on the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (ARCSS). I have been briefed on the presentations and fruitful deliberations that you have had, since Wednesday when I opened the workshop.
You have covered a great deal on how best you can speak with one voice and advocate for your rights as the civil society of this country and also had discussions on the Evaluation Report recently produced by JMEC. In addition, I am also informed that the discussions you have had, on the implementation of the Agreement have enabled you to find out ways and opportunities in which you can best engage in a more inclusive and participatory way in the implementation of the Peace Agreement going forward.
I am now confident that you appreciate the modest progress that has been made, the huge challenges that we continue to face together, and reflected on what you as the civil society can do better to support the TGoNU, JMEC and all the other institutions and mechanisms of the Agreement, to deliver on their mandate.
As the Civil Society, you should always be the bridge in your society. You are that public space between the state, the market and the ordinary households in which people can constructively debate and tackle issues.
A vibrant and constructive civil society voice is therefore critical for the realisation of peace, promotion of good governance, democratisation and the rule of law in any country.
The ARCSS if implemented is a foundational stone upon which sustainable peace can be built in this country. For this to happen, the civil society must collectively and continuously;
advocate for the rights of the ordinary citizens, be a watch dog against violation of human rights, educate the population on their rights and responsibilities, hold the leaders accountable, agitate for peaceful resolution of conflicts and dialogue, mobilise the communities and various constituents to participate in governance and development processes, and
Above all, you should be the social capital and a force for good. The civil society must rally on a common goal, set better standards, and rise above all social, political and economic vices like tribalism, partisanship and corruption-to mention but a few.
Finally, let us all use the knowledge we have acquired during this workshop to build a strong, independent, vibrant civil society voice to persuade the parties to the Agreement to honour their commitments and fully implement the Peace Agreement.
With these few remarks, it is my pleasure to declare this civil society orientation and advocacy workshop closed.
Thank you very much and God Bless
JMEC Deputy Chairperson during CSO ARCSS advocacy workshop Wed 05 Dec 2017
OPENING REMARKS BY AMB. LT.GEN. AUGOSTINO NJOROGE JMEC DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON DURING THE CIVIL SOCIETY AND ADVOCACY WORKSHOP ON THE ARCSS DECEMBER 6th 2017
The UNDP Representative,
Dear Participants,
Ladies and Gentlemen;
Good morning!
Let me start by thanking the UNDP and the South Sudan Civil Society Alliance for partnering with JMEC in convening this very important orientation and advocacy training workshop, for Representatives of different stakeholders within the Civil Society in South Sudan.
JMEC is keen on encouraging a vibrant civil society voice and the involvement in the implementation of the ARCSS, as well as in shaping the future for this country going forward.
Despite the many challenges in the implementation of the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (ARCSS), we in JMEC acknowledge the need to continue to promote inclusivity and popular ownership. I am informed that most of you present here today, are already actively contributing to the search for peace in this country in many ways. That is the spirit of a vibrant civil society with which you must all continue-even against enduring challenges.
In addition to the discussions on the Evaluation Report recently produced by JMEC, I am also informed that this three-days will give You an opportunity to find out ways in which you can engage in a more inclusive and participatory way in the implementation of the Peace Agreement. Notably, under the JMEC six thematic working Committees, where you can make substantial contributions through your representative to JMEC.
It is my hope that this workshop will contribute in empowering you to effectively participate, advocate and strategically engage all the parties and other stakeholders to ensure its full implementation, and ultimately the realisation of enduring peace, stability and democracy in the Republic of South Sudan.
With these few remarks, I declare this Civil Society Orientation and advocacy training workshop open.
Thank you very much.
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